This is a nice photo, syphlix. I like how the lights sparkle. They almost look like Christmas lights. The effect of the water is also a really cool. It looks surreal. I agree that it seems a little soft. Maybe a little sharpening? Good job nonetheless!

samanax - i feel the same way about the water. problem is theres a railing there, and the way it's framed is just what my tripod can reach up to over the railing, w/out having the railing in the pic...

i'll prob try this again on a clear night and see how different it looks... and experiment w/ different apertures... i tried at higher apertures but didn't like them and i deleted... can't remember why i think maybe the lights didn't flare out as much?